It may be rainy and chilly here in Southern California but we’re still daydreaming about warmer climates in the Caribbean – the Cayman Islands to be exact! I just got home from a week on Grand Cayman where the wedding industry event, Engage!14 was taking place. If you’re in the industry, this is one event […] Read more »

It’s that time of year again when the best of the best in the bridal industry across the country (and really the globe), get together to learn and get inspired to improve businesses for brides and grooms everywhere! Engage!13 THE industry event to attend! They just launched their site announcing their speakers and spots for the […] Read more »

Still looking for the perfect wedding band for your big day? If you find yourself in Los Angeles today then hop on over to the Elan Artists showcase tonight – a great way to preview the best Los Angeles dance bands for your special event. You can hear the tunes, check out the vibe […] Read more »

Big reminder for all you San Francisco brides and grooms out there!! The fabulous Unveiled Event is coming to your town this weekend, Sunday, Aug. 19th at the City View at the Metreon. Great food, fantastic decor, an oh-so spectacular fashion show by Vera Wang and all the wedding pros you need to plan your […] Read more »

It’s that time of year again and I’m just getting back from Engage!12: Mandarin Oriental – the most amazing wedding industry event ever. If you’re in the wedding market and haven’t yet been, it’s life changing in all the best ways – go to the next one in December! And in the meantime, here’s a […] Read more »

For those of you in the wedding industry in Southern California, this post is for you. The Wedding Salon is hosting a day of education, networking, and event inspiration for wedding professionals on Tuesday, March 13th at the hip SLS Hotel. There will be a luncheon, expert panels, and meet and greets. We’ll be there […] Read more »

It’s baaaaaack!! For those of you who follow our blog, over the years you’ve seen lots of posts on our favorite wedding industry events each year – the Engage Conferences. A mix of wedding inspiration and design, motivation and networking, great information and industry insights, and a just plain fun time – it’s one not […] Read more »

Today’s an exciting day for a friend of ours and I wanted to share the big news! Famed wedding photographer and blogger extraordinaire, Jasmine Star has just launched EXPOSED, a new wedding photography magazine! Well, that’s what I’m going to call it anyway; but it’s more than just wedding photos. EXPOSED is an inspirational read […] Read more »

We here at The Bridal Bar wanted to share an amazing innovation that came across our desk recently (you know we can’t resist sharing great and unique ideas!). Liene Stevens of Splendid Communications (the go-to guru for all things social media) has recently created a wedding industry job board. That’s right – for all you […] Read more »

Lara Casey & I are hosting a workshop for wedding photographers during WPPI in Vegas later this month. The Total Package 2011 is branding, marketing, and publicity all rolled into one jam-packed day at the MGM Grand. To sign up, check out the details here (we are down to a few seats left). And one […] Read more »